Pet Portrait Portfolio

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Chihuahua Pencil & Charcoal Portrait

Chica

8 x 10 pencil & charcoal on paper

Hello again! Here's Chica, a loveable Chihuahua which has been a pleasure to capture through art! I drew Chica using an HB pencil, #8, a mechanical pencil, and charcoal. I wanted to do a dark background so I could have light in the portrait. It's pretty much done, but I want to keep tweaking it and adding more to the background. Charcoal can be difficult to work with, so I have to go easy. We'll see how it goes!

I have a small apple piece on my easel right now which I also plan on competing this week. Then, I'm not sure. I've got soooo many pieces going through my mind that I'd like to start! The trouble is deciding which I want to do! I'll be sure to keep you posted. Thanks for stopping by, but be sure to come back to see the apple!

Buddy, German Shepherd Portrait in Oil

About Me

I am a Canadian artist living in Sudbury, Ontario. My artistic passions include oil painting still life, pet portraits, and other animals. My artistic spirit is fueled by a passion for capturing the beauty in this world. I am available for pet portrait commissions in oil of your dog, cat, horse, bird, rabbit, or whatever animal you want painted. I also do still life commissions. View more of my art or inquire about commissioning a painting at www.carolerodrigue.com